How to get fromJB Sentral to Sabahby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from JB Sentral to Sabah by plane or bus

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Fly Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
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1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane JHB - BKI
4h 5m
RM 320–713
Fly Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane JHB - TWU
4h 47m
RM 420–1,878
Fly Senai International Airport to Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane JHB - SDK
6h 43m
RM 414–993
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SIN - BKI
5h 43m
RM 420–1,175

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

84Weekly Planes

4h 3mAverage Duration

RM 309Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from JB Sentral to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,484 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Airways fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 2 hours.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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